Outstanding in Their Field

The people who make up the UT Institute of Agriculture are the driving force behind the Real. Life. Solutions. we create and deliver. Learn more about some of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni whose work sets them apart.

Faculty


Sindhu Jagadamma in front of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Building

Sindhu Jagadamma

Associate professor of soil science cultivates healthier soils and future scientists through research and mentorship

Tena Ursini in the UTCVM equine facility

Tena Ursini

Clinical assistant professor empowers horses to reach peak performance through innovative rehabilitation at UTCVM

Allan Houston in the woods

Allan Houston

Research professor in the UT School of Natural Resources drives decades of impactful work in natural resource management and conservation at the Ames AgResearch and Education Center

Staff


Lee Rumble in front of a tree

Lee Rumble

UT Extension Knox County Agriculture and Natural Resources agent champions tree care through hands-on arboriculture education and community outreach

Audrey Fulton

Audrey Fulton

UT Extension Humphreys County 4-H Youth Development agent cultivates skills and confidence in the next generation

James Newburn

James Newburn

Managing Director Nurtures the Growth of Plants and Future Horticulture Professionals at UT Gardens, Knoxville

Students


Asher Talbot

Asher Talbot

Construction science student and National Guard member builds his future at Herbert

Ploy Wong

Ploy Wong

Food science senior takes top honors in national competitions and finds her calling in product development and AgResearch at Herbert

Genesis Nolan wearing a Tennessee sweatshirt

Genesis Nolan

2025 Torchbearer Award recipient gains a passion for leadership and service at Herbert

Alumni


Marisa Shulman in a field with a brown horse

Marisa Shulman

UTCVM alumna (’09) serves Tennessee’s veterinarians and advances the profession as president of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association

Stacy Clark

Stacy Clark

Forestry alumna (’96, ’99) advances hardwood forest conservation through research with the USDA Forest Service

Joe Lowe speaking with a woman in an interview

Joe Lowe

Agricultural and resource economics alumnus (’13) manages a thriving family cattle operation while balancing innovation, economics, and industry leadership